Featured Issues for Grand Rapids

Issues for Grand Rapids

1.7 million seniors save $400 per year in prescription costs due to Democrats’ out-of-pocket spending cap
From 2000 to 2020, the population of citizens over 65 increased over 30%, and the number of people aged 85 and older in Michigan rose over 28%. Caring for our elders is an increasing concern and financial challenge for Michigan families. Seniors deserve the opportunity to live independently with dignity, and they deserve to have a wide range of quality options for living when they need assistan…

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Over 300,000 jobs created for Michigan workers since 2022
We all felt the desperation and uncertainty that came when thousands of people lost their jobs due to COVID, but no family should fear that they cannot afford to put dinner on the table for their kids, or provide for their future. The Michigan Democrats know that these problems hit Grand Rapids especially hard. Nearly 27% of Grand Rapids’ workforce was without a job when COVID hit. We’ve w…

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1.3 million students will receive free breakfast and lunch
In Grand Rapids, there are children that need access to K -12 education. Every child deserves access to high quality education, no matter where they live. Here’s a look at the work done by Democrats that we helped elect and continue to support through the 2022 School Aid Budget: Provided $240 million over 3 years for additional school counselors, psychologists, nurses, and social workers in h…

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$7.9 billion over five years for infrastructure improvements
For way too long, our roads in Michigan have suffered from a systemic lack of investment. The American Society of Civil Engineers gave Michigan a D+ on its infrastructure report card. That’s embarrassing! The Michigan Dems know that unsafe roads lead to costly accidents in Grand Rapids. Poor road conditions are dangerous and deadly. Here’s a look at the initiatives supported by Democrats th…

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